Citation(s) from the GunPolicy.org literature library
Parker, Sarah. 2011 ‘Balancing Act: Regulation of Civilian Firearm Possession.’ Small Arms Survey 2011: States of Security; Chapter 9 (Table 9.2), p. 271. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 6 July
Relevant contents
Table 9.2 - Overview of Prohibited and Restricted Firearms for Civilian Possession
Uganda:
- Automatic Firearms: prohibited for civilian possession (with no or limited exceptions)
- Semi-automatic Firearms: no special restrictions apply
- Handguns: no special restrictions apply
- Penalty for Possessing Prohibited Firearm: 5 years, UGX 20,000 (US$8.50), or both
- Registration: details of the owner or licensed person must be recorded; details of the licence, permit, or authorization must be recorded (firearm certificates)
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